Weather in January in Møre og Romsdal
Planning a getaway to Møre og Romsdal this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Møre og Romsdal in January?
Møre og Romsdal is a region in Norway. January in Møre og Romsdal generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Geiranger at -2°C to cold in Runde at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Runde and -8°C in Geiranger. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Sunndalsøra with an average of 146 mm to heavy snowfall in Selje with 243 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Geiranger.Average sunshine
Geiranger experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Møre og Romsdal in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Møre og Romsdal climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Møre og Romsdal?
Geiranger
In January Geiranger generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ålesund
In January Ålesund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skipnes
In January Skipnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stangvik
In January Stangvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sunndalsøra
In January Sunndalsøra generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Møre og Romsdal?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Møre og Romsdal with often poor weather in Geiranger.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Geiranger.
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